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Tri-Party Custody

Definition

Tri-party custody is a custodial arrangement involving three distinct parties: the asset owner, a borrower, and an independent custodian. The custodian holds the assets on behalf of both the owner and the borrower, ensuring that the collateral for a loan or other transaction is securely managed according to agreed-upon terms. In the digital asset space, this provides enhanced security and trust for institutional participants in lending or derivatives markets. It reduces counterparty risk by separating asset ownership from operational control.